Steadily Weaving

 Greetings!

I’ve been pretty steadily weaving since November 2022, when Joel and I rented a studio in Santa Fe for the month.  

You know, weaving is not a full-time occupation for me. It feels more like a part of who I am, which emerges in one form or another as I walk through this life of mine.  It’s a part that brings me joy, while at the same time is an expression of my joy.  When I’m not physically doing it, it's still percolating inside me, waiting for the right time to manifest. 

These are what I call “sketches”. I was experimenting with various yarns and tapestry techniques, and learning new finishing options.  

Then we were in India in January, a time of slowing down, cleansing, deepening spiritual awareness, and slow weaving.

The colors of India, the plants, the conversations, all conspired to inspire me to weave. Plus the simple pleasures that comes from handling the materials. Loving the touch of wool, the soft sound of weft closing upon warp, the emerging composition that never fails to surprise and delight, however “imperfect”.

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Since then we have mostly been home, and I have been weaving at the nearby weaving center in Santa Ysabel, also known as Julian Weaving Works.  

Beryl Warnes has a plethora of looms on sight, and sometimes I like to work on one of her Rio Grande looms, as physically challenging as it is. Plus,  it’s fun to hang out with her and fellow weavers and fiber enthusiasts!

Here’s my latest rug, “Three Worlds”, shown from various angles. I’m not totally clear how or why that title came to me.  Could be warp + weft + web, or something more esoteric.  It’s hanging at 2Create gallery on Ramona.  

I heartily appreciate you taking the time to peruse my blog.  May you be inspired to always follow your joy wherever it takes you!

So that’s my latest sampling!  I trust you noticed that some of those photos were of landscapes rather than weavings.  My goal is that, someday, they may be indistinguishable when photographed.